This academic and professional cluster builds STRATI’s identity as a global policy and economic development institute, integrating trade, investment, and sustainability frameworks.
It supports SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) — preparing professionals for roles in trade analysis, economic policy, and global business diplomacy.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
(Introductory and Foundational Learning)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to International Trade and Development | 1 Week | Online | Understand global trade systems, WTO principles, and trade-development linkages | Trade fundamentals | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | International trade |
| Geoeconomics and Global Strategy | 1 Week | Online | Learn how economic tools shape geopolitical strategies | Strategic analysis | Reflection essay | ₹2,500 / $30 | Policy & diplomacy |
| Trade Policy and Sustainable Development | 1 Week | Online | Explore trade-environment linkages and sustainable growth | Policy mapping | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Development policy |
| Global Value Chains and Industrial Competitiveness | 1 Week | Online | Study the structure and sustainability of supply networks | Value chain analysis | Report | ₹2,500 / $30 | Manufacturing & export |
| Digital Trade and the Global Economy | 1 Week | Online | Analyze digital trade and e-commerce regulations | Digital trade literacy | Case study | ₹2,500 / $30 | Tech & global business |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
(Applied and Analytical Learning)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| International Trade Policy and Global Institutions | 2 Weeks | Online | Study WTO, UNCTAD, and regional trade agreements | Policy analysis | Report | ₹3,500 / $40 | Policy & government |
| Trade, Investment, and Economic Diplomacy | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn the diplomacy of trade and FDI negotiations | Negotiation & communication | Simulation | ₹3,500 / $40 | Economic diplomacy |
| Geoeconomics of Emerging Markets | 2 Weeks | Online | Analyze power dynamics shaping global economic relations | Economic modeling | Essay | ₹3,500 / $40 | Research & think tanks |
| Trade in Services and the Digital Economy | 2 Weeks | Online | Understand global trade in digital and service sectors | Regulatory analysis | Case study | ₹3,500 / $40 | IT & service policy |
| Trade, Climate, and Sustainable Transitions | 2 Weeks | Online | Explore green trade, carbon tariffs, and climate-linked policy | Policy design | Briefing note | ₹3,500 / $40 | Green economy |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
(Professional and Integrative Learning)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Global Trade Governance and Policy Analysis | 1 Month | Online | Learn how trade policies are formulated, negotiated, and implemented | Trade policy design | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Government & WTO |
| International Development and Aid Policy | 1 Month | Online | Study aid effectiveness, SDGs, and development cooperation | Development analysis | Report | ₹7,000 / $85 | NGOs & development |
| Trade, Investment, and Sustainable Growth | 1 Month | Online | Explore how FDI and trade foster sustainable economic growth | Economic research | Essay | ₹7,000 / $85 | Private & public sector |
| Geoeconomics and Strategic Trade Policy | 1 Month | Online | Understand geostrategic competition in global trade | Strategic policy | Simulation | ₹7,000 / $85 | Foreign policy |
| Inclusive Trade and Development for Emerging Economies | 1 Month | Online | Learn to design inclusive trade policies for equitable growth | Policy writing | Case study | ₹7,000 / $85 | Development policy |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Advanced and Interdisciplinary Learning)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced International Trade and Policy Analysis | 3 Months | Online | Master advanced tools of trade policy and global economics | Trade data analysis | Dissertation | ₹12,000 / $150 | Trade & industry |
| Development Policy and Global Economic Governance | 3 Months | Online | Study coordination between trade, development, and sustainability institutions | Policy modeling | Essay | ₹12,000 / $150 | Think tanks & government |
| Global Value Chains, Technology, and Competitiveness | 3 Months | Online | Understand innovation and competitiveness in global production | Data interpretation | Report | ₹12,000 / $150 | Industry & export policy |
| Trade, Finance, and Sustainable Development | 3 Months | Online | Explore links between finance, trade, and sustainability | Economic linkage analysis | Dissertation | ₹12,000 / $150 | Finance & economics |
| Emerging Powers and the Global Economic Order | 3 Months | Online | Examine BRICS, ASEAN, and South–South cooperation | Comparative analysis | Essay | ₹12,000 / $150 | International relations |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Comprehensive Professional Diplomas)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in International Trade and Economic Policy | 6 Months | Online | Gain holistic knowledge of trade systems, governance, and policy | Trade analytics | Dissertation | ₹27,000 / $320 | WTO, ADB, government |
| Diploma in Geoeconomics and Global Strategy | 6 Months | Online | Study the intersection of economics, politics, and security | Strategic research | Capstone | ₹27,000 / $320 | Diplomacy & think tanks |
| Diploma in Trade, Investment, and Sustainable Development | 6 Months | Online | Learn to design sustainable trade and investment policies | Policy design | Dissertation | ₹27,000 / $320 | UNDP, ESCAP, OECD |
| Diploma in Digital Trade and E-Commerce Governance | 6 Months | Online | Understand the new digital economy, regulations, and trade data | Data analysis | Project | ₹27,000 / $320 | Digital policy & business |
| Diploma in Development Economics and Global Cooperation | 6 Months | Online | Integrate economic growth, trade, and cooperation frameworks | Policy innovation | Dissertation | ₹27,000 / $320 | Development agencies |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Based on frameworks from WTO, UNCTAD, IMF, World Bank, and OECD
- Combines trade policy, economics, sustainability, and global governance
- Designed for graduates, policymakers, researchers, economists, and business leaders
- STRATI-certified programs aligned with 21st-century global economic priorities
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships